Upcoming Events

The Hit Machine Celtic Drummers

Queen Maeve Square Queen Maeve Square, Sligo, Sligo, Ireland

Dressed as modern day Celtic warriors, adorned in sleek black kilts, chains and stunning leather vests, The Hit Machine Drummers wield their instruments like musical weapons, unleashing songs that will ignite your desire to dance! The Hit Machine Drummers will be performing at the Queen Maeve Festival on Friday 3rd May in Queen Maeve Square […]

Shane Beirne & Friends

Queen Maeve Square Queen Maeve Square, Sligo, Sligo, Ireland

Shane Beirne & Friends take to the stage at the Queen Maeve Festival on Friday 3rd May in Queen Maeve Square right in the heart of beautiful Sligo town. Hailing from Carrick-on-Shannon and playing with fantastic musicians from Sligo and the west of Ireland, Shane made his debut at Electric Picnic in 2022. He has […]

Cairde Cultural Celebrations & Family Fun

Queen Maeve Square Queen Maeve Square, Sligo, Sligo, Ireland

Cairde Sligo Arts Festival is delighted to join in a weekend of celebrations to mark the official opening of our wonderful new civic space, Queen Maeve Square. From 2pm to 5pm on Saturday May 4th, bring all the family and immerse yourself in a whirlwind of joy at our exhilarating fun-filled day of circus celebrations, […]

The Rosecaps

Queen Maeve Square Queen Maeve Square, Sligo, Sligo, Ireland

Are you coming to see The Rosecaps at Queen Maeve Festival on Saturday 4th May 2024? They are playing in the newly redeveloped Queen Maeve Square in the heart of beautiful Sligo town. Search their most polished and high energy track to date - 'Ocean Floor' to listen and get in the mood to see […]

Callum Wall

Queen Maeve Square Queen Maeve Square, Sligo, Sligo, Ireland

Callum Wall will be performing at Queen Maeve Festival on Saturday 4th May 2024 in the newly redeveloped Queen Maeve Square right in the heart of beautiful Sligo town. Callum was born in Sligo and is now based in Dublin. He kicked off his career in April of 2021 with his hit, cult classic EP […]

Saibh Skelly

Queen Maeve Square Queen Maeve Square, Sligo, Sligo, Ireland

Are you coming to see Saibh Skelly on Saturday 4th May 2024? She is performing at the new Queen Maeve Festival which is taking place in the new Queen Maeve Square right in the heart of beautiful Sligo town. Initially rising to prominence with her mesmerising busking performances, Saibh has since established herself as one […]

Walking Tour Exploring Sligo’s built heritage

Famine Memorial, Quay Street Quay Street, Sligo

Queen Maeve Festival presents a walking tour entitled "Exploring Sligo's built heritage" which will take place on Sunday 5th May at 12pm. This will depart from the Famine commemoration monument in Quay Street car park and the route is level throughout with an easy/medium topography to navigate. This walking tour will be delivered by Sean […]

Glór Na dTonn Céilí Band & Bróga Bríomhar

Queen Maeve Square Queen Maeve Square, Sligo, Sligo, Ireland

Formed in 2019, Glór na dTonn are a young Céilí Band (with half Sligo and half Mayo membership and one from Waterford), who strive to produce a lively Connaught style of dance music inspired by some of Connaught's finest musicians such as the legendary James Morrison and Martin Wynne. The name Glór na dTonn came […]

Sligo Jazz Project

ATU Sligo Knocknarea Arena,Ash Lane, Sligo, Sligo, Ireland

International Summer School and Festival Sligo Jazz Project’s summer school, Europe’s premier jazz education event, encompasses a holistic learning and performance experience for musicians of all levels with some of the greatest musicians on the planet, providing participants with inspiration, education and entertainment in equal measure, with a festival completely immersed in the community in […]